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Levels of standardization

Geographical, political or economic extent of involvement in standardization

International standardization

Standardization in which involvement is open to relevant bodies from all countries

Regional standardization

Standardization in which involvement is open to relevant bodies from countries from only one geographical, political or economic area of the world e.g. European standardization

National standardization

Standardization that takes place at the level of one specific country
NOTE: Within a country or a territorial division of a country, standardization may also take place on a branch or sectoral basis (e.g. ministries), at local levels, at association and company levels in industry and in individual factories, workshops and offices.